Ko beats Pressel in playoff to claim seventh LPGA title
(Reuters) – Lydia Ko secured a late birthday present when she birdied the second extra hole to beat American Morgan Pressel in a playoff at the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic in California on Sunday.
Cardinals pitcher Wainwright could be out for season
(Reuters) – St. Louis Cardinals ace pitcher Adam Wainwright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with an Achilles injury amid fears he could miss the remainder of the season.
Rose wins weather-hit tournament in New Orleans
(Reuters) – England’s Justin Rose held off a string of challengers with a clutch birdie-birdie finish to win his seventh PGA Tour title by one shot at the weather-disrupted Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, Louisiana on Sunday.
Red Bulls stretch unbeaten run with point against Galaxy
(Reuters) – The New York Red Bulls maintained their unbeaten record this season in Major League Soccer after fighting back for a 1-1 draw at home to defending champions LA Galaxy on Sunday.
Crosby added to Canada’s squad for world championship
(Reuters) – Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby was added to Canada’s world hockey championship squad on Sunday after his team was eliminated from the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs.
Nishikori retains Barcelona title with battling win
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Kei Nishikori was crowned Barcelona Open champion for the second consecutive year after a hard-fought 6-4 6-4 victory over surprise Spanish finalist Pablo Andujar on Sunday.
Schumacher’s son wins on his debut F4 weekend
OSCHERSLEBEN, Germany (Reuters) – Michael Schumacher’s 16-year-old son Mick sprayed the winner’s champagne after capping an impressive debut weekend in German Formula Four with the first victory of his motor racing career on Sunday.
Heavyweight appetizer sets up Mayweather-Pacquiao
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wladimir Klitschko joined Joe Louis in the record books with his title bout on Saturday but the event took a decided back seat to boxing’s latest ‘Fight of the Century’ – Mayweather v Pacquiao.
Kipchoge wins fierce London battle with Kipsang
LONDON – Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge got the better of compatriot and defending champion Wilson Kipsang in a fierce battle over the closing miles to win the London Marathon by five seconds on Sunday with world record holder Dennis Kimetto third.
Simon Yates quietly grows into grand Tour rider
LIEGE, Belgium (Reuters) – A modest Simon Yates believes he is still a long way from winning the Tour de France but the Briton already knows what he has to do to get his chance to wear the yellow jersey on the Champs Elysees.
